A condition of flat head in which the skull has a vertical index below 72; similar to chamecephaly. ... Origin: G. Tapeinos, low, + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tap′i-nō-sef′ă-lē Definitions: 1. A condition of flat head in which the skull has a vertical index below 72; similar to chamecephaly.