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Minoxidil: meaning, definitions and examples

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minoxidil

 

[ mษชหˆnษ’ksษชdษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Minoxidil is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and is also widely known for its application in promoting hair growth in individuals experiencing hair loss. It works by dilating blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow to hair follicles when applied topically. Although originally developed as an oral medication for hypertension, its off-label use for treating androgenetic alopecia has garnered significant attention, leading to the development of topical formulations. It is important to note that minoxidil may not work for everyone, and its effectiveness often requires consistent application over a period of time.

Synonyms

Loniten, Rogaine.

Examples of usage

  • Minoxidil is often recommended for hair regrowth.
  • Doctors prescribe minoxidil for scalp treatment.
  • Using minoxidil can improve hair density.
  • I started using minoxidil to combat my hair loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "minoxidil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคจเฅ‹เค•เฅเคธเคฟเคกเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ minoksidil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะฝะพั…ั–ะดะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ minoksydyl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒŽใ‚ญใ‚ทใ‚ธใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท minoksidil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋…น์‹œ๋”œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠู†ูˆูƒุณูŠุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ minoxidil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑณ่ฏบๅœฐๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ minoksidil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minรณksรญdรญl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะฝะพะบัะธะดะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minoksidil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minoxidil

Etymology

The word 'minoxidil' originates from the late 20th century, derived from its chemical structure and the way it interacts with biological systems. Specifically, it was synthesized in the 1970s by scientists seeking new treatments for high blood pressure. The name itself combines parts of its chemical name, reflecting its function as a vasodilator. As research expanded, the secondary effects of minoxidil in stimulating hair growth were observed, paving the way for its topical use as a treatment for hair loss. Since its introduction into the market, it has gained not only commercial success but also became a household name among those seeking to enhance their hair growth, leading to the widespread use of products containing minoxidil in the beauty and healthcare industries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,564, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.