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Stock-Based Compensation - Reserved Shares (Details) shares in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 shares
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Stock-Based Compensation |
Reserved shares of common stock for future issuance | 2,437
2000 Stock Incentive Plan |
Stock-Based Compensation |
Reserved shares of common stock for future issuance | 55
2009 Stock Incentive Plan |
Stock-Based Compensation |
Reserved shares of common stock for future issuance | 1,935
2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
Stock-Based Compensation |
Reserved shares of common stock for future issuance | 447

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