The word "autotemnous" is a complex word that is difficult to spell. It refers to something that is self-regulating or self-ordered. The word is pronounced /ɔːtəʊˈtɛmnəs/, with emphasis on the "təm" syllable. The first part of the word, "auto," indicates self or self-regulating, while the second part, "temnous," refers to ordering or arranging. Although it may be a challenging word to spell, once mastered, it can be used to describe a variety of self-regulating systems in various fields, such as science, engineering, and economics.
Noting a cell which propagates itself by fission without previous conjugation.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.