### Question
How is the term minority defined?


### Answer
The term **minority** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 293b* as the following:

> an individual from a racial or ethnic group that is underrepresented in the health professions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 293b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part B-Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds**

