Colorectal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Colorectal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the colorectum.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the colorectum.
Example Sentences
She has always struggled with her gastrointestinal health, and when she started to have symptoms similar to those of colorectal cancer, she called her primary care physician, who referred her to a gastroenterologist, who ordered a colonoscopy. She did not have cancer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rectum, rectal, enteric, colonic, colorectum, proctologic.
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