Minoxidil Definition

mə-nŏksĭ-dĭl
noun
A drug, C9H15N5O, that dilates blood vessels, used internally in treating severe high blood pressure and externally, in a lotion, for treating baldness.
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Origin of Minoxidil

  • (a)min(o)– oxid(e) -il (alteration of –yl)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Minoxidil Sentence Examples

  • In addition, topical creams or lotions such as minoxidil, cortisone (also injected into the scalp), or anthralin are sometimes used.

  • Fashionable wigs let you change your hairstyle daily,or you may want to consider a medical treatment like Minoxidil.

  • Common treatments for male pattern baldness are minoxidil and finasteride.

  • Minoxidil is sold under the brand name Rogaine.

  • Minoxidil is available over the counter.

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