underactive

IPA: ʌndɝˈæktɪv

Examples of "underactive" in Sentences

They have overactive inner critics and underactive inner supports.
If the water is too cool, the dried Baker's yeast will be underactive.
It can be caused by an overactive or underactive thyroid or thyroid nodules.
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.
In severe cases an underactive thyroid can be treated with hormone therapy and an overactive thyroid with medication, radioactive iodine, or surgery.
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.
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.