Salvo (noun) an exception; a reservation; an excuse. Salvo (noun) a concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley. Salvo (noun) a salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon. Origin: [L. salvo jure, literally
Puberty, Teenagers. Adolescence typically describes the years between ages 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood. However, the physical and psychological changes that occur in adolescence can start earlier, during the preteen or tween years (ages 9 through 12).
Puberty is the process of physical maturation from child to adult. Adolescence defines an age group; puberty occurs during adolescence (see see Physical Growth and Sexual Maturation of Adolescents). At puberty, a 2nd growth spurt occurs, affecting boys and girls slightly differently.