The noun CARCINOMA has 1 sense: 1. any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer. Familiarity information: CARCINOMA used as a noun is very rare.
Lei is a garland or wreath. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn.The most popular concept of a lei in Hawaiian culture is a wreath of flowers presented upon arriving or leaving as a symbol of affection.This concept was popularized through tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States in the 19th and 20th centuries.f due to allergies or other reasons a person cannot wear a lei which has just been given (for instance a musician who would tangle the lei in his or her guitar strap), the lei is displayed in a place of honor, such as the musician's music stand or microphone stand.
A lei (nÄ lei is the plural in the Hawaiian language) may be composed of a pattern or series of just about anything, but most commonly consists of fresh natural foliage such as flowers, leaves, vines, fern fronds, and seeds.