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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Revenue Recognition (Details) | Dec. 31, 2016 milestone
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
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