The word "pachyacria" is spelled as [pækɪˈækriə]. The first syllable "pachy-" means "thick" or "broad" and is pronounced [pækɪ]. The second syllable "acria" comes from the Greek word "akris" meaning "locust" and is pronounced [ˈækriə]. Therefore, "pachyacria" refers to a thick or broad body shape resembling that of a locust. The word is not commonly used in everyday language but can be found in scientific or academic contexts.
1. A bulbous thickening of the extremities of the fingers or toes. 2. Acromegaly.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.