META ANALYSIS (PT)
\mˈɛtəɹ ɐnˈaləsˌɪs pˌiːtˈiː], \mˈɛtəɹ ɐnˈaləsˌɪs pˌiːtˈiː], \m_ˈɛ_t_ə_ɹ ɐ_n_ˈa_l_ə_s_ˌɪ_s__ p_ˌiː_t_ˈiː]\
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A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies (usually drawn from the published literature) and synthesizing summaries and conclusions which may be used to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, plan new studies, etc. It is often an overview of clinical trials. It is usually called a meta-analysis by the author or sponsoring body and should be differentiated from reviews of literature.
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