Atrium vs. Patio

Atrium vs. Patio — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Atrium and Patio

Atriumnoun

(architecture) A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.

Pationoun

A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

Atriumnoun

(architecture) A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.

Pationoun

An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

Atriumnoun

(anatomy) A cavity, entrance, or passage.

an atrium of the infundibula of the lungs

Pationoun

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

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Atriumnoun

(anatomy) One of two upper chambers of the heart.

Atriumnoun

(biology) Any enclosed sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.

Atriumnoun

any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)

Atriumnoun

the central area in a building; open to the sky