discipline \ˈdɪsɪplɪn\ noun

refers to a subject or a particular type of work. Specifically a branch or domain of knowledge, instruction, or learning.

i.e.
– Nursing, medicine, physical therapy, and social work are examples of health-related or professional disciplines.

– History, sociology, psychology, chemistry, and physics are examples of academic disciplines.

– Dentistry, cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, etc. are examples of medical disciplines.

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