as a matter of fact temperature measured orally does differ from temperature measured in the ear. in fact there are several different ways to measure temperature and they all provide slightly different readings. generally an ear (or "tympanic membrane") temperature reads slightly higher than an oral temperature. an armpit temperature is slightly lower than an oral temperature. it's important to note there isn't really an exact norm for adult body temperature. your oral temperature usually can be several degrees cooler than 98. 6 and around 1 degree higher yet still be considered in the "normal" range. hope this helps!
in a healthy adult is the inner ear temperature different from the oral temperature? . in a healthy adult is the inner ear temperature different from the oral temperature?