paramylum

noun

par·am·y·lum ˌpa-ˈra-mə-ləm

: a reserve carbohydrate that is found in various protozoans and algae and resembles starch

Etymology

New Latin, from para- + Latin amylum starch — more at amyl-

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paramylum was in 1874

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“Paramylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paramylum. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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paramylum

noun

par·am·y·lum (ˈ)pa(ə)r-ˈam-ə-ləm

: a reserve carbohydrate of various protozoans and algae that resembles starch

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