Urinary ______ is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of the urine and can provide information about a patient's metabolic status, diet, and medications being taken. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pH
Urinary pH is a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity of urine.

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