colorectal
adjective/ˌkoʊləˈrɛktəl/
Frequency rank: #13,010 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the colon and rectum.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended regular screenings for colorectal cancer after the patient turned fifty.
Synonyms & related words
- intestinal
- bowel
- colonic
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