colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lō-ˈrek-tᵊl 
: relating to or affecting the colon and rectum
colorectal cancer
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New research found that taking aspirin regularly can lower a person’s chance of developing colorectal cancer.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Screenings for colorectal cancer represented the largest share of the costs at 64%; colonoscopies alone accounted for 55% of total costs.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 6 Aug. 2024
Lynch syndrome is a hereditary condition linked to higher susceptibility to colorectal cancer and uterine cancer.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
By contrast, the risk reduction was minimal for people with the healthiest lifestyles who had the lowest risk of developing colorectal cancer.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Screenings for colorectal cancer represented the largest share of the costs at 64%; colonoscopies alone accounted for 55% of total costs.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 6 Aug. 2024
Lynch syndrome is a hereditary condition linked to higher susceptibility to colorectal cancer and uterine cancer.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
By contrast, the risk reduction was minimal for people with the healthiest lifestyles who had the lowest risk of developing colorectal cancer.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Colorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorectal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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colorectal
adjective
co·lo·rec·tal
ˌkō-lə-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌkäl-ə-
: relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
colorectal cancer
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