Antibody-mediated immunity is also known as:

Antibody-mediated immunity is referred to as humoral immunity because it primarily involves the production of antibodies (immunoglobulins) by B cells in response to specific antigens circulating in bodily fluids or "humors." The antibodies bind to these antigens, marking them for destruction by other immune cells, neutralizing toxins, or preventing the infection from spreading.

This form of immunity contrasts with cell-mediated immunity, which is primarily orchestrated by T cells and involves the recognition and destruction of infected cells rather than the production of antibodies. While both humoral and cell-mediated immunity are components of adaptive immunity, it is specifically the action of antibodies in humoral immunity that defines its role in the immune response. Hence, the term humoral accurately captures the focus on antibodies and their function in protecting the body against pathogens.