lepidic

lepidic

 [lĕ-pid´ik] pertaining to scales.

le·pid·ic

(lĕ-pid'ik), Relating to scales or a scaly covering layer. [G. lepis (lepid-), scale, rind]

lepidic

Referring to growth—in particular of a tumour—along an alveolar or alveolus-like structure.
Example
The “classic” lepidic growth is that of bronchioloalveolar carcinoma in the terminal airways of the lungs.

le·pid·ic

(lĕ-pid'ik) Relating to scales or a scaly covering layer. [G. lepis (lepid-), scale, rind]