Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Characterized by insufficient or abnormally low activity.
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- adjective Less than normally
active .
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- adjective abnormally inactive
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Examples
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And finally, a medical condition such as underactive thyroid could cause a significant drop in metabolism, so if you have noticed increased fatigue, hair loss, constipation, weight gain or dry skin, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting a simple blood test to make sure that your thyroid is not underactive.
CNN.com 2009
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And finally, a medical condition such as underactive thyroid could cause a significant drop in metabolism, so if you have noticed increased fatigue, hair loss, constipation, weight gain or dry skin, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting a simple blood test to make sure that your thyroid is not underactive.
CNN.com 2009
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And finally, a medical condition such as underactive thyroid could cause a significant drop in metabolism, so if you have noticed increased fatigue, hair loss, constipation, weight gain or dry skin, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting a simple blood test to make sure that your thyroid is not underactive.
CNN.com 2009
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An underactive adrenal gland does not produce enough of the hormone, cortisol, and the blood level will be low at certain times of the day.
Dr. Susan Taylor: If You're Not Feeling Like Yourself, Here's What You Need to Know Dr. Susan Taylor 2012
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An underactive thyroid gland may be the cause of these symptoms and an elevated TSH level which reflects a low thyroid hormone level is an excellent and inexpensive way to screen for this problem.
Dr. Susan Taylor: If You're Not Feeling Like Yourself, Here's What You Need to Know Dr. Susan Taylor 2012
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They have overactive inner critics and underactive inner supports.
Jane Shure: Why You Shouldn't Follow Amy Chua's Parenting Advice Jane Shure 2011
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In severe cases an underactive thyroid can be treated with hormone therapy and an overactive thyroid with medication, radioactive iodine, or surgery.
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An underactive thyroid gland may be the cause of these symptoms and an elevated TSH level which reflects a low thyroid hormone level is an excellent and inexpensive way to screen for this problem.
Dr. Susan Taylor: If You're Not Feeling Like Yourself, Here's What You Need to Know Dr. Susan Taylor 2012
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It can be caused by an overactive or underactive thyroid or thyroid nodules.
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An underactive thyroid gland may be the cause of these symptoms and an elevated TSH level which reflects a low thyroid hormone level is an excellent and inexpensive way to screen for this problem.
Dr. Susan Taylor: If You're Not Feeling Like Yourself, Here's What You Need to Know Dr. Susan Taylor 2012
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