Denoting agents (vitamin A and retinoic acid) that inhibit pathologic drying of the conjunctiva (xerophthalmia). ... Origin: anti-+ G. Xeros, dry, + ophthalmos, eye ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-zē′rof-thal′mik Definitions: 1. Denoting agents (vitamin A and retinoic acid) that inhibit pathologic drying of the conjunctiva (xerophthalmia).