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1. (n.) minoxidil
a vasodilating drug used for treating severe hypertension and also applied topically to promote hair growth in some types of baldness.
Etymology: (1965–70; (a )min(o) - +ox(y)-2+(piper)idi(ny)l, a chemical component; see
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1. (noun) minoxidil, Loniten, Rogaine
a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness
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1. minoxidil
A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
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