Lek: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lek means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Lek in South America is the name of a plant defined with Lagenaria siceraria in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucurbita leucantha Duchesne (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club (1896)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Saggio sulla Storia Naturale del Chili (1782)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
· FBI (1879)
· Darwiniana (1946)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lek, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+257): Lek nok khum, Lek phai, Lek-chotra, Lek-luru, Leka, Leka kogi, Leka-bhale, Leka-lagnu, Leka-pipala, Leka-sisnu, Lekaali-kaag, Lekaali-kauwa, Lekai, Lekakan, Lekalamata, Lekali, Lekali-kaga, Lekali-kauva, Lekam, Lekam-araung.
Ends with (+9): Budafelek, Bukelek, Ching chaw lek, Chum het lek, Chumhet lek, Eselek, Falek, Ghalek, Huklek, Jellek, Kaw kin boi-lek, Kembang telek, Khaa lek, Khaang hua lek, Kheelek, Khilek, Khok krasun lek, Namnom raatchasee lek, Phai pen lek, Phayaa mue lek.
Full-text (+4): Seng lek, Tin pet lek, Lekkuratu, Chumhet lek, Ai lek mai phai, Phayaa muun lek, Chum het lek, Lek-luru, Khok krasun lek, Phai pen lek, Namnom raatchasee lek, Khaa lek, Plao lek, Teenpet lek, Lek phai, Lek nok khum, Ya kha chon chop dok lek, Khaang hua lek, Ching chaw lek, Kaw kin boi-lek.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Lek; (plurals include: Leks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ultrasonographic vs. CT scan estimation of splenic volume in Indians < [2015: Volume 4, October issue 10]
Cost-effective analysis of antibiotics for typhoid fever treatment < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
A conceptual study on hydrocele < [2019: Volume 8, May issue 6]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Lateral sliding bridge flap with PRF for root coverage. < [Volume 17 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2013]
Management of recurrent pyogenic granuloma with platelet-rich fibrin membrane < [Volume 22 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2018]
Low serum Vitamin D in chronic periodontitis with type 2 diabetes. < [Volume 19 (issue 5), Sep-Oct 2015]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Assessment of Prospective Physician Characteristics by SWOT Analysis < [Volume 19 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2012]
Responding to Potential Ebola Virus Disease Importation in Malaysia < [Volume 21 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2014]
Comparing Peritoneal Lavage with Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, and Saline < [v.24(3): 1–103 2017 May]
Anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects of Murraya koenigii in models < [Volume 36 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2017]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
In vivo antioxidant effects of Abelmoschus esculentus in diabetic rats. < [Volume 3 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2012]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A clinical study on the effectiveness of Virechana in Hypothyroidism < [Volume 11, issue 3 (2023)]
Ashtang ghrita: a noble ayurveda drug for central nervous system < [Volume 3, issue 2 (2015)]