Colorectal Cancer
Bowel CancerColorectal CancerMalignant Large Bowel Tumor
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Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum. It is the modern preferred term encompassing cancers previously described separately as colon cancer or rectal cancer. This cancer typically develops from precancerous polyps over several years and is one of the most common cancers worldwide.
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