### Question
What does center of excellence mean?


### Answer
**Center of excellence** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 283j*:

> an entity receiving funding under this subchapter in its capacity as a center of excellence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 283j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part A-National Institutes of Health**

