ribo- root words — words with the ribo- root

The root ribo- comes from German ribose, meaning ribose sugar. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including deoxyribonuclease, polyribosome. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ribo- root

Explore words with ribo- — words containing the ribo- root and sharing its sense of "ribose sugar". Examples include deoxyribonuclease, polyribosome. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ribo- mean?

The ribo- root means ribose sugar, from German ribose. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.