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A synthesis of information on a particular topic.

Note 1: A review may or may not be comprehensive or take other measures to reduce bias, as is the case with systematic reviews.

Note 2: Related terms include systematic review; narrative review; scoping review; rapid review; meta-analysis; Cochrane review; peer review

Note 3: Synonyms include literature review; overview