Minoxidil (noun)

A drug used for treating hair loss and baldness by increasing blood flow to the scalp and stimulating hair growth.

Origin:

Derived from the chemical name of the drug, which is a potassium channel opener vasodilator medication. minoxidil is used for treating hair loss and baldness.

Examples:

1. The doctor prescribed minoxidil to help regrow his hair.
2. Minoxidil is commonly used as a topical solution to promote hair growth.
3. The patient noticed new hair growth after using minoxidil for several months.
4. Minoxidil is also sometimes used to treat other types of hair loss in women.
5. It is believed that minoxidil works by dilating blood vessels in the scalp and thus increasing blood flow to the hair follicles.