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Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Market offering |  |  |
Issuance costs | $ 479 |  |
Common Stock | IPO |  |  |
Issuance costs |  | $ 3,368 |
Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock |  |  |
Issuance costs |  |  | $ 0
Series D Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock |  |  |
Issuance costs |  | $ 121 |

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