Konflikt serologiczny
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What it means
Literally “serological conflict.” The medical term for Rh incompatibility between a mother and foetus — used figuratively and humorously for any deep, fundamental incompatibility between two people.
Vocabulary
- konflikt — conflict
- serologiczny — serological (relating to blood serum)
Grammar note
Nominative masculine noun phrase. The figurative use is humorous — implying two people are incompatible at a biological level.
Cultural context
A distinctly Polish humorous expression — using medical terminology to describe personal incompatibility.
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