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).
From ages 11 through 14, a child develops in four main areas: Physical development. Adolescence is a time of change throughout the body. A growth spurt usually occurs near the time of puberty. Girls begin to develop breasts and start their periods. Boys grow facial hair. Both boys and girls grow pubic hair.