Definitions

1. noun

A component of the cell walls of certain fungi, especially the chitin-containing component that forms a rigid framework.

“The study of paramylum in fungi has led to a deeper understanding of their cell wall structure.”

2. noun

A polysaccharide of high molecular weight, particularly chitin, that forms a structural component of the cell walls of some fungi.

“The paramylum in the fungal cell wall is responsible for its rigidity and strength.”