Pulmonary embolism (PE) can occur without deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) usually occur as part of the same process. While most DVTs happen in the legs, they can also occur in other parts of the body such as the arms. If a DVT is suspected, it is important to have a quick diagnosis and treatment to prevent PE.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Rotaxane. A rotaxane is a mechanically-interlocked molecular architecture consisting of a dumbbell shaped molecule which is threaded through a macrocycle. The name is derived from the Latin for wheel and axle.
Definition of Rota. 1  1 island in the western Pacific Ocean at the southern end of the Mariana Islands area 35 square miles (91 square kilometers) 2  2 town and port on the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern Spain population 29,136.