Definitions

Pathology:
Pathology is the study of disease processes or of any deviation from a normal, healthy condition.
Pathology looks at things that can go wrong with anatomical and physiological functions
You study pathology because it aids/guides therapists through the process of assessing the appropriateness of massage for a client. It informs you so that better judgments about whether massage is appropriate for a particular client can be made or whether client should be referred to another healthcare professional.

Indications: The action of pointing out the advisability or necessity of carrying out a certain treatment or procedure

Contra: Against, contrasting

Contraindications: An indication, symptom or condition that makes inadvisable a particular treatment or procedure