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Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
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Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |  |
Stock options and RSUs outstanding | 11,604,633 | 8,858,623

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