Colorectal Neoplasms

**Definition:** Tumors or cancer of the COLON or the RECTUM or both. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include chronic ULCERATIVE COLITIS; FAMILIAL POLYPOSIS COLI; exposure to ASBESTOS; and irradiation of the CERVIX UTERI.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.588.274.476.411.307 - C06.301.371.411.307 - C06.405.249.411.307 - C06.405.469.158.356 - C06.405.469.491.307 - C06.405.469.860.180

**Synonyms:** - Colorectal Tumors - Neoplasms, Colorectal