The second edition of this book is aligned with the National Medical Council?s competency-based undergraduate curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate. This book is an ideal resource for UG students (MBBS & BDS) and for candidates preparing for PG and competitive examinations in various specialties ? MD, DNB, MS, FRCS, MRCP, DM, MCh also would find it an authentic reference source. Manifestation Key Features New to this Edition ? Division into five sections to ensure completeness on application-based learning. ? Addition of new chapters on Genetic Counselling, and Recent Advances in Genetics to generate curiosity about the topics. ? Begins each chapter with Anamnese, a clinical scenario to stimulate readers? curiosity.