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SPECIAL CHARGES - Acquisition of IPR&D (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016 USD ($) agreement
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Number of separate agreements entered into to acquire technologies | agreement	2
Acquisition of IPR&D | $	$ 34.5

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The combined amount of the write-off for research and development assets that were acquired in a transaction other than a business combination and related expenses.

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