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Preferred term

Colorectal Neoplasms  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Entry terms

  • Colorectal Tumors
  • Neoplasms, Colorectal

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TJW0KVW4-0

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