This is the thoroughly revised, updated and enlarged edition of the book, brought out keeping in mind the current requirements of the medical students in conformity with the Competency Based Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate prescribed under the aegis National Medical Commission.Salient features˜… This edition follows the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) features as laid out and prescribed by National Medical Commission.˜… Real mounted surgical specimens and their gross and macroscopic features included in the book will enhance the students' understanding. The problem cards will help in building logical thinking among the medical students.˜… Viva voce questions at the end of every chapter, will help the medical students to face the examiner during pathology practical examinations. A new chapter on definitions and other important aspects related to general pathology will be of great help during viva voce examination.˜… Hand drawn diagrams of microscopic slides will be extremely useful for the students, who will be able to draw these figures in their exercise books as part of their assignments.˜… For easy understanding, many colour as well as black-and-white pictures, microphotographs, flowcharts, diagrams, and tables have been included.˜… Besides the students, the teachers, tutors and demonstrators, who take practical classes in pathology, will also find the book material highly useful as it will make them confident while conducting practical classes.