In English the meaning of the name Demi is: Abbreviation of Demetria-the mythological goddess of corn and harvest. American Meaning: The name Demi is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Demi is: Abbreviation of Demetria-the mythological goddess of corn and harvest.
Definition of gaiter for English Language Learners. : a cloth or leather covering worn over the lower part of the leg especially to keep the legs and ankles dry when hiking.
A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe. The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, a goiter is more often due to the over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones or to nodules that develop in the gland itself. Treatment depends on the size of the goiter, your symptoms and the underlying cause.