1. A field of study, profession, or practice that is relatively new and still developing its methods, theories, and standards
Computer science is still considered a young discipline compared to mathematics or philosophy.
A ciência da computação ainda é considerada uma disciplina jovem comparada à matemática ou filosofia.
2. An academic or professional subject area that has not yet reached full maturity in terms of established protocols and recognition
Neurobiology was a young discipline fifty years ago before it became mainstream.
A neurobiologia era uma disciplina jovem cinquenta anos atrás antes de se tornar convencional.