minoxidil

noun

mi·​nox·​i·​dil mə-ˈnäk-sə-ˌdil 

: a peripheral vasodilator C₉H₁₅N₅O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth in male-pattern baldness

Examples of minoxidil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That study examined 211 cases of dogs and cats with topical minoxidil exposure. —Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025

Studies have hypothesized that the ingredient may be just as effective as prescription minoxidil (a hair growth medicine), but more data is needed. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025

This condition can often be arrested with topical Rogaine (minoxidil) and oral Proscar or Propecia (finasteride). —Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

For instance, one team of researchers discovered that rosemary essential oil was just as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from amino + oxi- (alteration of oxy-) + piperidine + -yl

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

minoxidil

noun

min·​ox·​i·​dil min-ˈäk-sə-ˌdil 

: a peripheral vasodilator C₉H₁₅N₅O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth especially in male-pattern baldness see loniten, rogaine