autotemnous

au·to·tem·nous

(aw'tō-tem'nŭs), Denoting a cell that propagates itself by fission without previous conjugation. [auto- + G. temnō, to cut]

autotemnous

(aw″tō-tĕm′nŭs) [″ + temnein, to divide] An outdated term meaning spontaneous division of cells.