MINOXIDIL


Meaning of MINOXIDIL in English

[ mɪ'nɒksɪdɪl ]

■ noun Medicine a synthetic drug which is used as a vasodilator in the treatment of hypertension, and also in lotions to promote hair growth.

Origin

1970s: from amino (see amino acid ) + oxide + -dil (perh. representing dilate ).

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