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US
/ˌkoʊɫoʊˈɹɛktəɫ/
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ADJECTIVE
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relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum
most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps
How To Use colorectal In A Sentence
- This suggests that such indices are unlikely to provide useful markers for the identification of colorectal cancer risk as previously proposed.
- If colorectal cancer is found early enough, it can usually be cured by surgery.
- Italian surgeons have perfected a novel way of snaring large colorectal polyps which minimises the risk of postoperative bleeding.
- Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, affects the lower part of the digestive system, the large bowel and the rectum.
- Our second-generation fecal immunochemistry test for colorectal cancer screening is currently being reviewed by the FDA and expected to launch as soon as possible after we receive 510 (k) clearance. SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
- Research into the genetic mechanisms responsible for familial colorectal cancer is pivotal to understanding this disease.
- Differences in the glycosylation of cell surface components of colorectal cancer cells have been previously shown.
- Talk with your personal physician about screening tests for colorectal cancer.
- Fifteen percent of colorectal cancers can be detected by digital rectal examination.
- The SSI in the colorectal department increased from 19% to 30% (p = 0.002) when doxycycline was substituted with cephalothin and decreased to 17% when we changed back to doxycycline (p = BioMed Central - Latest articles