Acronym

CRC

Colorectal cancer

Cancer arising from the colon or rectum.

What it means

Cancer arising from the colon or rectum.

Clinical context

CRC is commonly used in Gastrointestinal pathology, Oncology. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.