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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Sale of stock for common stock and pre funded warrants, offering costs	$ 0.6

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