colorectal cancer

English - English

Definition of colorectal cancer in English English dictionary

{i} (Oncology) cancer of the colon or the rectum

Malignant tumour of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Risk factors include age (after age 50), family history of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, benign polyps, physical inactivity, and a diet high in fat. Many of the symptoms are associated with abnormal digestion and elimination. Colorectal cancer is treated by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy

Turkish - English

Definition of colorectal cancer in Turkish English dictionary

(Tıp) Kolonda veya Rektumda oluşan bir kanser türü. Çoklu polip (Polyposis) ve Zollinger Ellison sendromunu da kapsayan birçok Sindirim bozukluğu insanlarda Kolorektal Kanser riskini yükseltebilir

Hyphenation

colorectal can·cer