Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day How to Celebrate Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day X-Ray Day In the simplest of definitions, an X-ray is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures inside your body. And it’s particularly useful in identifying the shape and status of your bones. More technically speaking, an x-ray is a noninvasive medical test or procedure that can help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. X-Rays themselves are a form of radiation, much like visible light or radio waves. However unlike light or radio waves, X-rays can pass through most objects including our bodies. X-rays expose you to small doses of radiation, but most scientists and doctors will agree that the benefits from these tests far outweigh the risks. In a health care facility, an X-ray machine can send individual x-ray particles, called photons, in a precise or carefully aimed manner at pa...