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An x-ray is a focused beam of particles that, when directed through bone, produces an image on a special type of film. As a result, the film shows a representation of the structure through which the x-ray particles passed. It produces black and white images commonly used to diagnose many health problems. X-rays are a necessary and important part of the diagnostic process used to determine disease or possible injury.