"neurostunner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neurostunners [plural]
Etymology: From neuro- + stunner. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|neuro|stunner}} neuro- + stunner Head templates: {{en-noun}} neurostunner (plural neurostunners)
  1. (science fiction) A weapon that stuns a person by affecting their nervous system. Categories (topical): Science fiction

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