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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (Convertible Senior Notes 2013, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Nov. 13, 2006
Convertible Senior Notes 2013
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Convertible senior notes included in calculation of net income per share $ 1,725us-gaap_SeniorNotes
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Convertible senior notes interest rate 1.75%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
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