👉 Tapinocephalic is a medical term that describes a condition where an individual's brain is smaller in size than their skull, often seen as a result of a birth defect or genetic disorder. This can be caused by conditions such as Down syndrome, spina bifida, or cerebral palsy. The term "tapinocephalic" comes from the Latin word for "small," which implies that the brain's size is not considered normal in comparison to the skull.
