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Fair Value Hierarchy for Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | $ 176,125 | $ 187,610
Money Market Funds |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 25,196 | 20,013
U.S. Government Agency Securities |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 150,929 | 167,597
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 25,196 | 20,013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Money Market Funds |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 25,196 | 20,013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 150,929 | 167,597
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. Government Agency Securities |  |
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Assets | $ 150,929 | $ 167,597

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- Definition This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. + References No definition available. + Details
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