atrium

• Substantiv, das entweder eine Kammer bezeichnet, die mit anderen Zugängen verbunden ist, etwa eine der beiden oberen Herzkammern, oder einen zentralen, nach oben offenen Bereich in einem Gebäude.

A noun referring to either a chamber connected to other passageways, such as one of the two upper chambers of the heart, or the central open-to-sky area in a building.

1. Heart chamberB2formalmedical

   One of the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it into the ventricles.

   Vorhof

   • The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
   • An atrial fibrillation is a condition affecting the heart's atria.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the left atrium during the procedure.

   Synonymeauricle

2. Central courtyardB1formal

   A large open central area within a building, often with a glass roof, that lets in light and air.

   Atrium

   • The hotel's atrium was filled with tropical plants and a fountain.
   • Guests gathered in the atrium for the welcome reception.
   • The office building features a stunning glass-roofed atrium.

   Synonymecourtcourtyardquadrangle