colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 

: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

Examples of colorectal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Min came down with Stage 4 colorectal cancer a few years ago, his sister and brother-in-law were a constant presence at his side. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Jo Henderson was 17 when she was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

The diagnosis was a shock, as Garcia had no family history of colorectal cancer. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

The incidence of colorectal cancer in particular has increased among younger people in recent years, other studies have found. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colorectal

• anorectal
• dialectal
• erectile
• projectile
• rectal

Medical Definition

colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- 

: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum

colorectal cancer