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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A trademark for the drug minoxidil.

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  • noun 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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Examples

  • The study was commissioned in 1989 by the Upjohn Co., producer of a popular preparation called Rogaine, which claims to restore hair.

    A Really Bad Hair Day 2008

  • Rogaine, which is also available over the counter now, costs about $25 a month, and a month's supply of Propecia runs about $75.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Joy Pasqualoni, a spokeswoman for Rogaine, which is manufactured by Johnson

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Drug Administrationto promote a topical treatment known as Rogaine which contains 2% minoxidil and used solely for the treatment of male hair thinning, Minoxidil has been shown to be useful for hair regrowth both in the scalps frontal areaand also the vertex spot in treating male-pattern hair loss.

    The Global Perspective Webmaster 2010

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