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Atrium
01
a chamber connected to other chambers or passageways, notably one of the heart's two upper chambers
Exemples
The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
During dissection, the left atrium was clearly visible.
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atrium
a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center
Exemples
The grand atrium of the hotel featured a soaring glass ceiling, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating a sense of openness.
Le grand atrium de l'hôtel était doté d'un plafond en verre élevé, permettant à la lumière naturelle d'inonder l'espace et de créer une sensation d'ouverture.
The office building was designed with an atrium at its center, providing a communal gathering space for employees and visitors.
Le bâtiment de bureaux a été conçu avec un atrium en son centre, offrant un espace de rassemblement commun pour les employés et les visiteurs.
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an open central courtyard or space, often with a skylight, typically surrounded by walls, characteristic of ancient Roman architecture
Exemples
The Roman villa featured a marble-floored atrium with a central impluvium.
The museum reconstructed an atrium from the ruins of a Roman house.
