neurolizer

English

Noun

neurolizer (plural neurolizers)

1. (science fiction) A hand-held weapon that disrupts the nervous system of a victim in some way.
   • 1996, Tracy Hickman, Requiem of Stars, page 38:

     Serg's left hand reached for the neurolizer at the back of his battlesuit.

   • 2010, Dani Kollin, ‎Eytan Kollin, The Unincorporated Man - Volume 1, page 178:

     If Justin had known what a neurolizer was he probably would've joined the fray, which would have given the assailant an easy couple of seconds to take a few more shots.

   • 2011, J. Edward Parrott, Planet X: The Annunaki Wars, page 168:

     One of the thugs grabs Vulpina's arms and lifts her up from her seat while the other henchman uses a neurolizer to stun Jorrim.

   • 2023, Clinton Armer, Space-Girl Michelle #3, Legends Never Die:

     "I learn in a few years. It's complicated." said Therese as she went and snuck out into the front room and took her mom's keys, grabbed the neurolizer from the back of the Cuckoo clock in the hallway , and came back and helped Kara sneak out on her injured leg and crutches .