colorectal

adjective

co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer

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James died in February at age 48 after he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The actor was able to finish filming on the series before his death in February of 2026 from colorectal cancer. — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 The starting age for colorectal cancer screening was lowered from 50 to 45 after mounting evidence showed rising rates of the disease among younger adults. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Not long after the swimsuit repo, Shanda was given a diagnosis of terminal colorectal cancer. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorectal

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colorectal was in 1889

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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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colorectal

adjective
co·​lo·​rec·​tal ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colorectal (audio)
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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