overactive
[ oh-ver-ak-tiv ]
Origin of overactive
1Other words from overactive
- o·ver·ac·tiv·i·ty, o·ver·ac·tive·ness, noun
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How to use overactive in a sentence
Goldstein reported a case of gigantism from overactivity of the pituitary gland after castration.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'MalleySufferers from overactivity of the thyroid gland eat voraciously, but, in spite of doing so, are thin or even emaciated.
Physiology | Ernest G. MartinIf the overactivity of the gland becomes too pronounced, mental instability or even marked insanity results.
Physiology | Ernest G. Martin
British Dictionary definitions for overactive
overactive
/ (ˌəʊvərˈæktɪv) /
adjective
inordinately active
(of the thyroid or adrenal gland, nervous system, etc) functioning at too high a capacity
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