Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 security
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Number of noncurrent securities	0
Remaining maturity term	1 year

Represents about marketable securities remaining maturity term.

No definition available.

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