Meta-Analysis

"Meta-Analysis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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Works consisting of studies using 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.

Descriptor ID

D017418

MeSH Number(s)

V03.600

Concept/Terms

Meta-Analysis

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Publication Characteristics [V]
Study Characteristics [V03]
Meta-Analysis [V03.600]

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