lar·yn·gol·o·gy 
(lăr′ən-gŏlə-jē)
(lăr′ən-gŏlə-jē)n.
The branch of medicine that studies and treats the larynx, pharynx, and fauces.
lar′yn·golo·gist n.
- hit the bottle
- hit the bottle/booze/sauce
- hit the bricks
- hit the ceiling
- hit the deck
- hit the fan
- hit the ground running
- hit the hay
- hit the hay/sack
- hit the high points
- hit the high points/spots
- hit the high spots
- hit the jackpot
- hit the nail on the head
- hit the road
- hit the roof
- hit the roof/ceiling
- hit the sack
- hit the sauce
- hit the spot
- hit the wall
- Hittite
- hit up
- HIV
- Hiva Oa