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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss Parentheticals - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Stock-based compensation expense associated with research and development expense | $ 1,029 | $ 1,698 | $ 5,154 | $ 5,369
Stock-based compensation expense associated with selling, general and administrative expense | $ 875 | $ 1,864 | $ 5,440 | $ 5,370

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