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Meaning of "minoxidil" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MINOXIDIL

minoxidil  [mɪˈnɒksɪˌdɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MINOXIDIL

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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
Minoxidil is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MINOXIDIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication. It also slows or stops hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Now off-patent, it is available over-the-counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Widely used for the treatment of hair loss, it has been proven clinically effective in both the prevention of loss and in establishing varying degrees of hair re-growth in males and females suffering pattern baldness. Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth.

Definition of minoxidil in the English dictionary

The definition of minoxidil in the dictionary is a drug, C9H15N5O, applied to the scalp to counter baldness and also taken orally as a vasodilator.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MINOXIDIL


audile
ˈɔːdɪl
condyle
ˈkɒndɪl
daffodil
ˈdæfədɪl
dill
dɪl
dysodil
ˈdɪsəʊˌdɪl
epicondyle
ˌɛpɪˈkɒndɪl
idyll
ˈɪdɪl
odyl
ˈɒdɪl
odyle
ˈɒdɪl
phosphatidyl
ˌfɒsfəˈtaɪdɪl
piccadill
ˈpɪkəˌdɪl
spadille
spəˈdɪl
spondyl
ˈspɒndɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MINOXIDIL

minor seventh
minor seventh chord
minor suit
minor term
Minorca
Minorcan
minoritaire
Minorite
minorities
minority
minority carrier
minority group
minority president
minority programme
minority report
minorship
Minos
Minotaur
minshuku

WORDS THAT END LIKE MINOXIDIL

April
Boabdil
brasil
brazil
civil
council
detail
devil
e-mail
evil
fail
il
mail
mil
nail
oil
on the nail
retail
tail
Tamil

Synonyms and antonyms of minoxidil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «minoxidil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MINOXIDIL

Find out the translation of minoxidil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of minoxidil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «minoxidil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

米诺地尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

minoxidil
570 millions of speakers

English

minoxidil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

minoxidil
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مينوكسيديل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миноксидил
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

minoxidil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

minoxidil
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

minoxidil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Minoksidil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Minoxidil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ミノキシジル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미녹시딜
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Minoxidil
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

minoxidil
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மைனாக்சிடிலின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिनोक्सीडील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

minoksidil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

minoxidil
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

minoksydyl
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

миноксидил
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

minoxidil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

minoxidil
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Minoxidil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

minoxidil
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

minoxidil
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of minoxidil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MINOXIDIL»

The term «minoxidil» is regularly used and occupies the 58.748 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MINOXIDIL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «minoxidil» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «minoxidil» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about minoxidil

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MINOXIDIL»

Discover the use of minoxidil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to minoxidil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing
This book is an excellent guide for women of all ages in any state of alopecia, for their families, friends and for their doctors.
‎2008
2
Hair Transplantation
Discusses common pitfalls and emphasizes how to optimize outcomes, enabling you to improve your technique. Highlights emerging topics in the field, with guidance on the newest developments in cosmetic surgery.
Robert S. Haber, Dowling Bluford Stough, 2006
3
The Hair-Loss Cure: A Self-Help Guide
In The Hair-Loss Cure, author Dr. David H. Kingsley helps you find out why you are losing hair, helps you choose the right treatments, and helps you cope with the psychological and lifestyle problems often caused by losing your hair.
David H. Kingsley, 2009
4
Aging Hair
The intrinsic and extrinsic modulating factors for hair growth and pigmentation are explained and future directions for therapeutic intervention are examined.In summary, this unique book offers valuable insights into hair aging and guidance ...
Ralph M. Trüeb, Desmond Tobin, 2010
5
Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances
This is the 17th annual volume to p
Klaus Florey, 1988
6
Topical Drug Bioavailability, Bioequivalence, and Penetration
This volume succinctly discusses different aspects of dermal and transdermal drug delivery and represents the state of the art and science in mea suring percutaneous penetration and in determining biological relevance.
Vinod P. Shah, Howard I. Maibach, 1993
7
Contemporary Drug Synthesis
Authored by four of the pharmaceutical industry's most respected scientists, this timely volume: Focuses on the processes that resulted in high-profile drugs including Lipitor, Celebrex, Viagra, Gleevec, Nexium, Claritin, and over a dozen ...
Jie Jack Li, Douglas S. Johnson, Drago R. Sliskovic, 2004
8
Notes On Democracy
H.L. Mencken, America's greatest journalist and critic, wrote Notes on Democracy over 80 years ago. His time, the paranoid and intolerant years of World War I, Prohibition and the Scopes trial, is strikingly like our own.
H.L. Mencken, 2013
9
Hair Loss and Replacement For Dummies
Understand the problem — why hair loss and pattern balding occur, what Grandpa's head can tell you, and the diseases and disorders that cause hair loss Cover it up — pros and cons of hairpieces, attachment do's and don'ts, hair systems ...
William R. Rassman, MD, Robert M. Bernstein, MD, 2008
10
It's Your Hormones: The Women's Complete Guide to Soothing ...
" This is tragic because, as Dr. Redmond demonstrates, hormonal balance can nearly always be restored with the treatments he details, which include individualized use of prescription medications, herbal supplements, lifestyle changes, and ...
Geoffrey Redmond, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MINOXIDIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term minoxidil is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Thinning Hair: Your Need To Know
Products like Regaine contain minoxidil which helps to reverse thinning hair and Viviscal Women's Max Strength Supplement, £51.99, gets ... «The Debrief, Jul 15»
2
Everything You Need To Know About Anti-Aging For Your Hair
This affects roughly 40 to 50 percent of women. Topical minoxidil [a.k.a. Rogaine] can help both." Read the whole story at Allure. MORE: voices ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
The foolproof style recipe for a great look at any age
I tried using Minoxidil on a Q-tip... Read the story. Dear Michelle: My birthday gift to you is a conversation I just had with one of the savviest ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Help! I Am Losing My Eyebrows
However, she has had success with clients using prescription topical aids like Minoxidil and Latisse. “It works really well to promote growth ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
5
New Options To Treat Female Hair Loss
Stern's doctor recommended she try a new product made for women containing 5 percent minoxidil, a topical over-the-counter medication that ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
6
Dr Hilary Jones discusses hair loss and the preventative treatments …
Minoxidil lotion (sold as Regaine) is one exception. This is a topical lotion which, if applied directly to the scalp twice daily, helps you to combat male pattern hair ... «HealthExpress, Jul 15»
7
Dr. Nandi meets a "Health Hero", a woman dealing with "Alopecia …
They may also use "Minoxidil" and "Anthralin." Make sure to check with your doctor for proper treatment, and beware of side effects. «WXYZ, Jul 15»
8
Hair loss cure and remedy? Antidote on the way soon?
Currently, management of hair loss is possible through finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine), and both are safe and have been ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
9
Missing eyebrows? Answer Angel helps you find them
I tried using Minoxidil on a Q-tip to stimulate growth but I got new hair growth popping up on my upper cheeks. Yikes! Can you suggest a ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
10
In Search Of A Hair Loss Cure: How Close Are We, Really?
Minoxidil circumvents hair loss largely by increasing blood flow (and nutrition) to the follicles, though it's also believed to return some dormant ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»

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