paramylum

noun

par·​am·​y·​lum ˌpa-ˈra-mə-ləm 

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

paramylum

noun

par·​am·​y·​lum (ˈ)pa(ə)r-ˈam-ə-ləm 

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