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