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Common Stock - Schedule of Common Stock Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (Details) - 2020 Plan and 2014 Plan - shares | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Class Of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Common stock reserved for future issuances | 11,399,763 | 9,839,680
Options Issued and Outstanding |  |
Class Of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Common stock reserved for future issuances | 5,295,007 | 5,188,531
Shares Available for Future Stock Option Grants |  |
Class Of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Common stock reserved for future issuances | 6,104,756 | 4,651,149

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