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

The babies and toddlers were exposed to medication containing 5% of the hair-regrowth component minoxidil, according to a report in El Economista. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

The results showed that absorption of minoxidil increased from 12.7% to 41.6%,4 which suggests that apple cider vinegar could be a useful natural additive to some hair growth treatments. Dry Scalp Remedies That Work 2. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Talk to your healthcare provider about minoxidil: One of the best ways to stimulate hair growth is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication known as minoxidil. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2024

Compared to a 2% minoxidil concentration found in brand-name Rogaine, rosemary performed as well as the standard treatment but with less scalp irritation.5 4. —Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024

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