The quizzes in this chapter looked at some expressions used when speaking about technology and machines, for example 'tinker with' and 'feed into'. 

The following table includes some other commonly used technology collocations specifically relating to medicine.


Collocation Definition
Cutting-edge technology The latest most advanced technology.
"Hospitals must invest in cutting-edge technology, using AI to stay ahead of current standards."
Surgical precision Extreme accuracy and careful attention to detail.
"The surgeon removed the tumor with surgical precision."

Also used metaphorically: "She edited the text with surgical precision."
User-friendly interface Software design that is intuitive and easy to use.
"The mobile health app has a very user-friendly interface."
Vaccine rollout The process of distributing and administering vaccines to a large population.
"The vaccine rollout in rural areas has been supported by mobile clinics."

Also common outside medicine: "The rollout of the new training program was successful."
AI-driven diagnosis Identifying a medical condition or disease using artificial intelligence.
"The clinic introduced AI-driven diagnosis to detect early signs of cancer more accurately."

Also in business: "AI-driven customer service has solved many problems."
Remote patient monitoring Using technology to monitor patients outside traditional clinical settings, such as at home.
"Remote patient monitoring allowed the nurse to track the patient's blood pressure without a clinic visit."
Smart prosthetic limbs Artificial limbs enhanced with technology and sensors to adapt to the user’s movements.
"Smart prosthetic limbs allow amputees to control their legs with their thoughts."
Predictive health analytics Using AI and data to forecast future health outcomes.
"Using predictive health analytics, doctors can identify patients at high risk of heart disease early."
Robot-assisted surgery Surgical procedures where a robot assists with operations.
"Robot-assisted surgery can help patients recover faster after operations."
Computer vision A branch of AI where computers interpret visual data.
"Computer vision is helping doctors analyze medical scans more efficiently."