minoxidil

[mi-nok-si-dil]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a potent peripheral vasodilator, C 23 H 27 N, used in the treatment of severe hypertension, also applied topically to promote hair growth in some types of baldness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minoxidil¹

(a)min(o)- + oxy- ² + ( piper)idi(ny)l, a chemical component; piperidine, -yl

Example Sentences

While topical minoxidil is an approved therapy, its limited ability to dissolve in water and penetrate the skin reduces its effectiveness.

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In the UK, there are two medicines licensed to treat male pattern balding - finasteride and minoxidil.

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Results showed that minoxidil, a clinical drug widely used to cure hypertension and hair loss, effectively reduced cyst formation in the novel mouse model.

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This effect was similar to that of minoxidil, a renowned hair growth stimulant.

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You do need to keep applying topical minoxidil even after seeing results.

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