Ogilvie Disease, also referred to as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is a medical condition characterized by a dysfunctional intestine causing symptoms similar to a mechanical bowel obstruction. Although synonymous terms for Ogilvie Disease are not widely used, it is sometimes named after Sir William Heneage Ogilvie, a British surgeon, who first described the condition in 1948. Alternative medical names include acute colonic ileus, acute colonic dilatation, and paralytic distension of the colon. These terms emphasize the root causes and symptoms of the condition, which involve disruptions in normal intestinal motility and subsequent colon distention. Ultimately, these phrases all refer to the same disorder, Ogilvie Disease, and help clinicians identify and address it effectively.